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Catherine Lafferty Magennis
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Biography
Attorney Catherine Lafferty Magennis is committed to providing advice and advocacy within the complex immigration system. As a wife of an Irish immigrant and granddaughter of an Italian immigrant, she personally understands the stresses immigration laws can have on families and business. She strongly believes in open communication and working with clients directly to ensure the best legal representation. She has successfully represented a wide range of clients in asylum, waiver cases, adjustment of status, consular process, temporary protective status, deferred action, special immigrant juvenile visas, U visa and VAWAs, H-1B and other employment based cases, and removal defense cases. Fluent in Spanish, she is enthusiastically committed to representing her clients before USCIS, CBP and the Immigration Courts to ultimately achieve the American dream.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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14 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 11 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Garfinkel Immigration Law FIrm
6100 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC, 28210
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Catherine Lafferty Magennis's Reviews
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Posted by Rosa | September 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Professional and efficient
Catherine and her team (Keshia specially) were very professional, helpful, and always available to answer my questions and guided me through the entire process of my naturalization. I would definitely recommend this law firm for any immigration-related matter.
Posted by Thiago | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Best in the Business!
I had an exceptional experience working with Catherine and her team. From start to finish, she was very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. She guided me through every step of the process with patience and clarity, making what could have been a stressful experience much smoother. Her attenti...
Posted by Jemimah | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Results
Catherine is the best there is. She is professional, meticulous, knowledgeable, and empathetic.
Posted by Maria Coleman | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer.
I want to recommend Catherine as an inmmigration lawyer, she was profesional, attentive and helpful with my case.
Posted by Farzad | July 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Catherine and her team are excellent!
We worked with Catherine and her team for several years. We are extremely satisfied with her work on all of our applications and we highly recommend her. Also, they use software and systems that make everyone's life easier. They are very professional and a pleasure to meet and work with.
Catherine Lafferty Magennis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine Magennis is one of the most passionate attorneys I know when it comes to immigration and the issues that immigrants are facing. She has a vast knowledge of the law, professionalism in the courtroom and truly has a one-on-one relationship with her clients, who have grown to adore and trust her. When faced with an immigration issue, Ms. Magennis uses creative tactics and enthusiasm to ensure her clients are best represented."
"Catherine is caring and compassionate. She always goes the extra mile to advocate for her clients and is extremely passionate about her work as an immigration attorney. I highly endorse her."
"Mrs. Magennis is a passionate attorney who fights for her clients. She knows the law and will stop at nothing to help. I recommend hiring Mrs. Magennis."
"Not only is Catherine very passionate about her work, but she is incredibly knowledgeable when dealing with all issues related to immigration law. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Magennis has an ineffable passion for practicing immigration law, which is only eclipsed by her dedication to her clients. Ms. Magennis is not simply a lawyer, she is a counselor. She provides assistance on almost every aspect in the immigration process and never allows her clients to feel anything but secure in her representation of them."
"Ms. Magennis is a very knowledgeable and passionate immigration attorney. If you ever have an immigration need, I highly recommend Catherine."
"I endorse Attorney Magennis because she is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their legal goals. She is professional, experienced, and trustworthy."
"Ms. Magennis works tirelessly for her clients. She is a great fighter, and knows the ins and outs of immigration court. She is a great choice to represent you in an immigration matter!"
"Catherine is a brilliant immigration attorney who brings an incredible amount of passion and heart to every case. Your family is safe with her!"
"Catherine's passion for her clients is truly unrivaled. She treats her clients and their families cases as if they were her or her families case. She is a phenomenal advocate."
"I highly recommend Catherine "Cat" Magennis for immigration law matters. In addition to her breadth of experience, Cat is extremely passionate about immigration law and goes the extra mile to serve her clients. She leaves no stone unturned when investigating remedies for her clients. Further, her commitment to the profession and the needs of her community makes her stand out as an up and coming leader in the immigration law bar."
"Catherine's knowledge and passion are unprecedented. I thoroughly recommend her and her firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Catherine is one of the hardest working and most passionate people I know. She understands what her clients are going through and is determined to help them achieve their goals. She has had significant experience in this area with prior law firms and just recently opened up her own firm. You can be confident that she will work not only for you but with you throughout your time with her. I've known Catherine for eight years and helping people with their immigration issues has been the focus of her entire career. Her fluency in Spanish helps her reach an entire demographic that might otherwise not have representation. Please hire her with confidence--knowing that she genuinely cares about you, your family, and helping you in your time of need."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Catherine is an experienced, detail-oriented attorney whose thoughtful approaches to her clients' needs are matched by her advocacy for them. I recommend her without hesitation!"
"Atty. Magennis is dedicated to providing an exceptional level of service and representation to her clients. She has consistently earned the respect of her peers and opposing counsel as a brilliant, dedicated lawyer. There's nobody out there who will work harder or cares more about your case."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Certificate of Appreciation, International Institute of Connecticut
2014
Certificate of Appreciation, International Institute of Connecticut
2011
Pro Bono Service Award, University of North Carolina
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Immigration and Trial Attorney, Dummit Fradin Attorney at Law
2016 - 2017
Managing Partner, Magennis Law Firm
2013 - 2015
Immigration Attorney, Milagros Immigration Law
2013 - 2013
Immigration Attorney, International Institute of Connectictu
2011 - 2013
Immigration Attorney, Forsythe Immigration Law Firm
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk for Battered Immigrants Project, Legal Aid Of North Carolina, Inc.
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, North Carolina Justice Center
2007 - 2007
Intern, Catholic Legal Immigration Network
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
Education
N/A
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
Immigration Information Session/ Sesion Informative de Inmigracion
Immigration and Know Your Rights
2017
Cononce Sus Derechos y Tener Un Plan
Immigration
2017
Community Engagement Event on Immigration Issues in Morganton NC
Immigration Issues and Law Enforcement
2016
Rotary Club
Immigration Law Overview Mythbusters
2016
Justice for All
A Community For Justice
2016
Issues in Immigration Law in Our Community
Issues in Immigration Law in Our Community
Publications
2017
La Noticia
"Como le pueden afectar las nuevas acciones ejecutivas de Trump"
2017
La Noticia
" No viva con miedo actue con un plan"
2016
La Noticia
Cómo mantener la residencia permanente legal?
2016
La Noticia
"Conozca sus derechos como inmigrante bajo la adminitración del presidente Trump" Part I
2016
La Noticia
"Conozca sus derechos como inmigrante bajo la adminitración del presidente Trump" Part 2
2016
La Noticia
"Las solicitantes de asilo deben estar atentos al plazo que tienen de un año"
2016
La Noticia
Como "nacio" la ley que protege el derecho de ser ciudadanos de Estados Unidos
2016
La Noticia
Pueden mis hijos cuidadanos ayudarme a arreglar mi estatus legal
2016
La Noticia
Como se obtiene la visa para las victimas de un crimen
2016
La Noticia
Que el El Perdon Provisional y Quien Califica
2016
La Noticia
El Matrimonio es Para El Amor
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does it take to receive approval for an I-130 petition?
13 Jun 2016
Q&A
Do I need to take sponsors documents in interview?
28 Jan 2016
Q&A
Which form is the right one n400 or n600?
12 Jan 2016